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6.20.2012

Greens and the tunnels along the Muko-river

A part of Japan Railroadways Fukuchiyama-line(福知山線） was changed from the riverside route to the mountain route for electrification and double-track before 26 years .
The riverside route between 武田尾駅(Takedao-station) and 生瀬駅（Namase-station) that is not used is still remained now.
The rail was removed but the sleepers continue for 7kilometers along the Muko-river. It has 5tunnels and a railroad bridge on the Muko-river.
There was a signboard written "Keep out. Even if you have an accidents, we JR Western Japan will not be responsible to you" at the entrance. But we dared to step into the old train line site.

Sleepers continue

The exit of a tunnel

The Muko-river

A big stone and azalea

sleepers run into green

A railroad bridge leads to a tunnel

Rusty iron matches greens

There was as black as pitch inside the tunnels. The tunnels were long (one of them was 300meters long)and curved. We couldn't see even one meter ahead. Only a flashlight was reliable for us. I was terrified of that darkness. It's like a test of our guts. I heard sounds something dripping down at around the center of the tunnel. Happily nothing appeared there.

She brings a flashlight

When I was walking on the sleepers I remembered the movie"Stand by me"by Stephen King. Though I passed my youth long long ago.

Greens was so beautiful. But here is only about 30 kilometers north of Osaka city.

I’ll be scared to walk through the darkness in such a long distance. So, how did you feel to see the light at the end of the tunnel? If I were there in person, the moment I step out of the tunnel, I’d feel “This is the heaven!” welcomed by and bathed in the shower of lush green. The photos are evocative abd remind me of the remnants of the incline of Lake Biwa Canal and Amagi tunnel in Izu peninsula.

Wow, stunning shots!I wouldn't dare to walk into such a pitch-dark long tunnel. Even while I am driving through long tunnels, I feel somehow uneasy so when the light at the end of the tunnel comes in sight, I always feel relieved.However, the longer the tunnel is, the more beautiful the scenery looks outside.The contrast of dark tunnel and lush greenery outside is mysteriously beautiful!

Dearest Sarah,Wow, how beautiful☆☆☆ I sure would have tried my guts with you, haha. I live in Yamaguchi-pref. so it won't be so far away.Lovely place to visit and your picture is splendid♡♡♡Love you always my Japanese friend, xoxo Miyako*

Sarah,your photos are beautiful and informative.I feel as though I've been on this walk with you,it's like a chapter from a novel! The greenery looks lovely against the stone and iron.Plants are amazing how they cling on in inhospitable places.I like the header image......an invitation to a mystery!

Wow! How adventurous of you to have stepped in there inspite of the warning! Gorgeous shots, the place with all its beauty looks so lovely but I don't think I am brave enough as you, I might rather enjoy my wonderful armchair tour along with you. :)

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